Careers

Job description

Houston Homes, LLC is a residential home builder in the St Louis, MO region, constructing new home communities and custom design and build homes in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties for over 40 years. We are locally owned and operated, now in the second generation of home building excellence.

Unique Opportunity

Unlike other area home builders, Houston Homes, LLC is all things to all buyers. Our built-better product is designed in-house and constructed to unwavering standards with the area’s most impressive selection of included features built-in for maximum quality and value. Our brand promise: Build a Houston Home. Build a Better Home for a Better Price.

Houston Homes, LLC extends home buyers a level of personalization that is rare in STL home building. Our new home construction services fall into 3 areas of expertise:

● Modern Floor Plan Design & Production Build: Houston Homes, LLC offers home buyers a collection of modern floor plans to be built on home sites in any of our thoughtfully designed new home communities. Base pricing starts in the mid $200’s.

● Off-Site Construction of To-Be-Built Floor Plans: We also offer Houston Build Anywhere® – a special invitation to build any of our floor plans off-site on land owned by the buyer. Houston Build Anywhere® is offered virtually anywhere in St. Charles, Lincoln or Warren counties. Whether buying in a neighborhood or building on a beloved buyer-owned land, Houston Homes LLC does grant buyer requests to make custom changes to any of its floor plans. Pricing is determined following initial consultation.

● Custom Design and Build: Finally, Houston Homes, LLC also offers custom design and build services extending virtually unending creative potential. Custom homes are designed in-house by our own team of architectural design professionals. Recent custom projects range from the upper $500s into the millions.

Job Requirements

Houston Homes, LLC of Missouri seeks to fill an immediate opening for an experienced Residential Architectural Designer or Licensed Residential Architect with 3 years experience to join our team as we continue to grow.

The successful candidate will work within the Architecture Department and in conjunction with the Purchasing, Estimating, and Construction Operations teams. The winning candidate will possess analytical, communication, creative, organizational, technical and visualization skills.

This position requires the ability to meet with clients to discuss objectives, design requirements, and project budget. Predesign services such as an initial evaluation of site conditions, feasibility and environmental impact, site selection, cost analysis and design requirements will be required.

This position will be involved in the design process of new plans as well as providing support for the current portfolio of floor plans. Value engineering of new and existing plans along with custom revisions will also be a key part of this position. This team member shall work with all other departments within the company as it relates to the functions listed below.

Essential job functions:

● Knowledge of IRC Codes and the various adoptions and impact per municipality
● Give preliminary estimates on cost and construction time
● Development of conceptual designs through to accurate detailed blueprints
● Design to specified budget
● Prepare structural specifications
● Direct CAD designer who prepares drawings, renderings, maps and other documents
● Prepare scaled architectural plan drawings
● Prepare contract documents for contractor partners
● Manage multiple design projects simultaneously
● Visit worksites to ensure that construction adheres to architectural drawings
● Prepare and present custom plans and new or modified plans to buyer, sales team, management
● Develop final construction plans showing home exterior appearance and complete detail of the home’s construction including structural system, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, communication systems, plumbing, and landscaping in adherence with state and local building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations and other ordinances.
● Time management skills, decisiveness and flexibility to work well under pressure when faced with unexpected situations, or delays
● Software proficiency including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
● Ability to analyze & resolve problems in a timely manner
● Persistent follow through

Compensation
● Competitive Salary Commensurate with Experience
● Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
● 401(k) + Employer Match
● Life Insurance
● Personal Time Off
● Paid Holidays
● Parental Leave

o apply, email your resume and cover letter with references to admin@houstonhomesllc.com or apply online at https://www.houstonhomesllc.com/careers. Please include your salary expectations and full-time availability.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:
O'Fallon, MO 63368: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Houston Homes, LLC of Missouri is looking for an experienced new home construction superintendent to join our winning team as we continue to grow. Successful candidates will have exceptional communication skills with a commitment to delightful customer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Managerial oversight of homes, planning, scheduling, implementation & coordination of quality-built homes from development through final construction on a timely & economical basis per Houston Homes, LLC standards, while maintaining a low cost variance
• Building rapport with customers and maintaining customer satisfaction throughout the building process
• Coordinating and completing homebuyer reviews, meetings and phone calls
• Motivating, managing and inspecting the quality of work that is performed by subcontractors and holding them accountable for quality work
• Working closely with the sales team, construction laborers, upper management, as well as all other Houston Homes, LLC team members
• Track & control construction costs against the budget in order to avoid cost overruns
• Maintain a professional, clean and organized job site
• Oversee worker productivity & compliance with building/safety codes
• Understand contracts, plans, construction methods & regulations
• Schedule and manage subcontractors and sub-contractor relationships in order to build homes on schedule and close on time. 
• Prepare daily, monthly & quarterly reports

Job Requirements:

• Prior residential production building experience is required, 2+ years of field management preferred
• Experience scheduling and supervising subcontractors, strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience in effectively communicating with and interacting with customers, as well as a sales team
• Ability to manage, as well as inspect the quality of the jobs performed by subcontractors and hold them accountable to the Houston Homes, LLC quality standards
• Establish good working relationships with a variety of people, including upper management, designers, sales, trades, vendors & customers
• Time management skills, decisiveness and flexibility to work well under pressure when faced with unexpected situations, or delays
• Effective computer skills to handle job costing, payroll & communication with vendors & trades, as well as coworkers
• Ability to analyze & resolve problems in a timely manner; Persistent follow through
• College education preferred

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary Commensurate with Experience
• Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) + Employer Match
• Life Insurance
• Personal Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave

Houston Homes LLC of Missouri is pleased to offer a unique opportunity at our New Home Design Center in O’Fallon, MO. We are currently hiring a Part-Time Design Intern to meet with customers at the Design Center inside Lakeside Shoppes Plaza in Winghaven, near the intersection of Hwy 40/61 and DD/Winghaven Blvd.

The Design Intern will be responsible for meeting with customers for selection preview appointments and is expected to display professionalism at all times.

Under the direction of our New Home Construction Designer, the Design Intern will guide customers through the showroom, introducing both exterior and interior options on display. The Intern will document preferred selections and inquiries made during the preview appointment.

This is a paid part-time position with some flexibility to determine your own schedule. Shifts will be scheduled Monday-Friday for 20-hours-a-week. Pay range: $13-$15 per hour.

Requirements:

Successful candidate will be enrolled in an Interior Design program or a recent graduate of an Interior Design program.
Additional requirements include:

Possess general knowledge of new home design, construction, and products (cabinets, lighting, tile, etc.)

Interact with a wide variety of personality types.

Separate your tastes, personal style, preferences from a client's and help them make product and color selections that suit their aesthetic.

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must be exceptionally attentive to details.

Must be outgoing, approachable, easy to talk to, a great listener.

Help maintain showroom samples.

Be punctual and reliable.

To apply for this position:

Submit your resume, cover letter, and the names of 3 professional references to admin@houstonhomesllc.com or apply at https://www.houstonhomesllc.com/careers.

We’re looking for someone special to join our team.